रक्षणम्
rakṣaṇam
The Sanskrit word for protection is रक्षणम् (rakṣaṇam).
रक्षणम् is a noun used to describe a means of keeping or remaining safe.
Meaning: means of keeping or remaining safe (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verbal root rakṣ, which means 'to protect' or 'to guard'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form रक्षणम् is a neuter noun in the nominative singular case.
How do you pronounce it?
rakṣaṇam
Did you know?
- The root rakṣ is shared with the word rakṣasa, which refers to a powerful nature spirit or demon. In this context, it implies a 'guardian' or 'protector' of a specific territory, even if they are malevolent.
- The root rakṣ is a cognate of the English word 'reserve' through their shared Proto-Indo-European ancestry, both relating to the act of keeping or holding back.
- A common gesture of protection in Indian culture is the Abhaya Mudra, where the right hand is raised with the palm facing outward to signal 'fearlessness'.
Examples in context
- देवानां रक्षणम् आवश्यकम् अस्ति।devānāṃ rakṣaṇam āvaśyakam asti.The protection of the gods is necessary.
- तेन रक्षणम् कृतम्।tena rakṣaṇam kṛtam.Protection was achieved by him.
Example conversation
Two friends discuss safety during a storm.
- आदित्य Adityaआदित्य, अत्र रक्षणम् कुत्र अस्ति?āditya, atra rakṣaṇam kutra asti?Aditya, where is the protection here?
- अनन्या Ananyaअनन्ये, तत्र एकं छत्रम् अस्ति।ananye, tatra ekaṃ chatram asti.Ananya, there is an umbrella there.
- आदित्य Adityaकिम् एतत् रक्षणम् पर्याप्तम् अस्ति?kim etat rakṣaṇam paryāptam asti?Is this protection enough?
- अनन्या Ananyaआम्, एतत् पर्याप्तम् अस्ति।ām, etat paryāptam asti.Yes, it is enough.
